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Monkey Bread

A sinfully sweet, cinnamon sugar breakfast treat
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breads, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 1050 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bundt Pan 10" ~ 12 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans Canned Biscuit ~12 oz
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon Good Stuff
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 jigger Bourbon or Rum, optional. Old Monk is fantastic here.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350
  • Lube the bundt pan with butter
  • Open the two cans of biscuits and cut each into quarters
  • Combine granulated sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl
  • Roll each piece of dough in the sugar-spice mixture to coat.
  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Add ½ cup of the remaining sugar-spice mixture.
  • Gently heat to melt butter, bring mixture to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Stir until sugars have fully dissolved. Do not overcook.
  • Stir in bourbon or rum if used.
  • Carefully drizzle the warm mixture over the rolled dough balls in the pan.
  • Arrange the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Cooking time will vary depending on the oven and pan used. Continue cooking until the tops are starting to crisp and turn golden brown.
  • Use a thermometer to verify that the middle has reached 190°F.
  • Allow pan to rest for about 5 minutes, then cover with a large plate and invert.

Notes

A quick and simple breakfast cake, perfect for a houseful of guests.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1050kcalCarbohydrates: 127gProtein: 10gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1700mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 2gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 951IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Bread, Cinnamon, Sugar
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